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Monarch Aircraft Engineering reaches key milestone
The construction of its new 110,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art maintenance facility, at Birmingham Airport in the UK
Innovative designs from industrious students at annual University Degree Show
Published on 2 May, 2013 at 9:01 in Business, Coventry, Education, Exhibitions, Most recent, Motoring, Style and Design | | No Comments
A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students
Birmingham to Brighton and back in 35 years
Heritage Silverware has restored and returned a piece of dining room history to one of Britain’s most magnificent hotels.
Engineering bright sparks launch electric drag race world record attempt
A former Coventry University student is setting his sights on breaking the record for the world’s quickest electric motorcycle.
Give the dog a label and make it snappy
Published on 5 Apr, 2013 at 8:45 in Business, Environment, Health, Most recent, West Midlands | | No Comments
A Wombourne inventor is enjoying global success after creating a new animal innovation that could prevent over 1 million dog bites ever year.
New Chairman of West Midlands Manufacturing Consortium has vision for growth
John Russell believes companies have a unique chance to take advantage of favourable exchange rates, a desire to buy ‘British’ and unrivalled investment
Companies respond positively to Coventry University’s business-focused approach
The Faculty of Engineering and Computing at Coventry University held its first annual open day for business on Wednesday this week.
High-tech hoody and a teddy bear for the sensory impaired on show
The engineers of tomorrow will be showcasing their bright ideas at a special event being held at Coventry University this month.
Growth on the agenda for West Midlands manufacturers in 2013
Figures released today show manufacturing SMEs in the West Midlands are optimistic for growth in 2013,
A bit of Longbridge history up for sale – if you’re feeling flush
Published on 27 Feb, 2013 at 10:06 in Business, Motoring, Transport, West Midlands, What's on | | No Comments
Eclectic auction will offer a 2004 MG X-Power SV Coupé, together with everything from a Ferrari to a Buick with royal connections
10 point action plan for 2013
West Midlands manufacturers told to make 2013 a year of action, says MAS
Britain’s best result served up on Heritage Silverware
Published on 6 Feb, 2013 at 10:38 in Birmingham, Business, Eating out, Style and Design | | No Comments
Birmingham-based Heritage Silverware was on show at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, France last week following a special collaboration with Simpson’s head chef, Adam Bennett.
Irish trip serves up a treat for Shannon
A Sedgley waitress is going back to her Irish family roots after serving an apprenticeship, which landed her on a cultural exchange programme.
Hague takes the helm at the Midlands Assembly Network with £2m vision
An additional £2m contract haul and growth in three key sectors is the aim of the new Chairman of the Midlands Assembly Network (MAN) it was announced today.
Showcasing the region’s strong automotive industry
Published on 13 Dec, 2012 at 8:14 in Birmingham, Business, Motoring, The Press, West Midlands | | 1 Comment
Business Birmingham and UKTI drive international coverage of the West Midlands’ automotive industry
No Waterloo sunset for busy Dudley business
A Dudley-based manufacturer has tapped into the spirit of the Olympics to record its best ever year and is now setting its sights on a £2m turnover and the creation of new jobs.
Olympic Gold Medallists raced into the West Midlands
Published on 28 Nov, 2012 at 10:02 in Education, Most recent, Olympics, Sport, Walsall | | No Comments
Olympians Geraint Thomas and Steven Burke attended the Black Country University Technical College’s ‘Accelerate Live’ event last weekend, inspiring students to learn about science and engineering.
Free lecture looks to the future of engineering education
Published on 23 Nov, 2012 at 8:13 in Business, Coventry, Education, Most recent, What's on | | No Comments
A free professorial lecture taking place at Coventry University on Thursday 29th November is set to explore the importance of practical experience in engineering education.
150 added jobs with new state-of-the-art facility at Birmingham Airport
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) fuels further growth, adds 150 jobs with new state-of-the-art facility at Birmingham Airport
Aldridge school builds tomorrow’s engineers
Pupils were shown the works in a pioneering project aimed at making engineering come to life.
